Author Ideas on Integrating Fiction into the Middle-Grade and Middle-School Curriculum (American Association of School Librarians)

Three authors of novels for middle-grade/middle school studentsdiscuss the value of including fiction in teaching various curriculum areas –and not just designating novels as “extra-credit!” The authors will reveal thedepth of their research for historical fiction (Rebecca Behrens, "The LastGrand Adventure"); for science/nature study (Jo Hackl, "Smack Dab in theMiddle of Maybe"); and about political and social change (Sara Holbrook,"Enemy").